Madrid/Washington – Web Desk: Tensions between the United States and Spain have escalated after President Donald Trump threatened to cut all trade ties with Spain over its refusal to allow U.S. military use of Spanish bases for operations against Iran.
Trump indicated that U.S. forces could use Spanish bases if permitted, but any denial would result in the termination of bilateral trade agreements. Following this dispute, the U.S. relocated 15 aircraft, including refueling tankers, from Spain’s Rota and Morón military bases.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares have emphasized that Spanish bases will not support any operations against Iran and urged diplomatic negotiations to end the conflict.
In response to Trump’s threat, Spain highlighted the importance of respecting international law and existing European Union trade agreements. The U.S. had a $4.8 billion trade surplus with Spain in 2025.
